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Episode #162 ... The Creation of Meaning - The Denial of Death

Philosophize This!

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The Duality of Existence: Facing Mortality and the Quest for Meaning

This chapter explores the tension between our biological nature and symbolic consciousness, highlighting the fear of mortality and the search for meaning in life. The discussion includes coping mechanisms such as religion and escapism that people use to confront their existential fears.

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